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The word poison may evoke thoughts of murder and mayhem, but for centuries healers and scientists have harnessed the power of natural poisons, toxins, and venoms, as medicine as well. The upcoming special exhibition The Power of Poison, opening this Saturday, offers much more on Poison for Good; this article also features plants and animals that humans have used to create powerful medicines against such ailments as cancer, diabetes, and malaria.

Dark Universe, our new Space Show, is now open, and the weekend also promises origami for all ages, a splendid film in the IMAX theater, and, as always, 45 permanent halls filled with gems, dioramas, dinosaurs, and cultural artifacts from around the globe.